Ground-rollers
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Brachypteraciidae
The ground-roller are a small family of non-migratory near-passerine birds. They resemble the true rollers. All five species are found only in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Short-legged Ground-roller* | Brachypteracias leptosomus | Resident, VU |
| Scaly Ground-roller* | Brachypteracias squamigera | Resident, VU |
| Pitta-like Ground-roller* | Atelornis pittoides | Resident, NT |
| Rufous-headed Ground-roller* | Atelornis crossleyi | Resident, VU |
| Long-tailed Ground-roller* | Uratelornis chimaera | Resident, VU |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar